Project Manager

Company Description

Sequoia Biotech Consulting provides world-class consulting services to the life sciences industry. Our team manages projects in automation, facility design, engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory affairs and validation at a variety of clients within the biotechnology industry.

Sequoia's hands-on consultants provide technical knowledge and relevant life science experience to establish best practices in manufacturing, pharmaceutical and medical device companies. We are helping to produce better, faster and more economically priced medicines, medical devices, and diagnostic solutions around the world.

Sequoia is seeking a Project Manager to perform work on various projects/programs with a business and technical scope. Project Managers lead a variety of different types of projects, including launching new products or services, transferring technology, and large-scale change efforts with systems and process. The ideal candidate must be a skilled team leader with strong negotiation and influencing skills, be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

1. Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements.
2. Leverage interpersonal skills and good judgment to effectively navigate and drive project execution to meet or exceed project goals.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create, execute and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements.
4. Identify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives.
5. Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs, specific to cleaning and prepping lab space and inventory.
6. Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee.
7. Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate trade-off decisions, and remove obstacles.
8. Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion.
9. Utilize appropriate tool and/or methodology to manage project, problem solve and document project information (RACI, SIPOC, etc.).
10. Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
11. Onsite at least 50%.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree within a life science or related field required.
2. 10+ years of experience within Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
3. Prior experience with building out and organizing lab space.
4. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
5. Life sciences experience required.
6. Experience using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.
7. Excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a strong work ethic.
8. Experience within a cGMP and FDA regulated environment.
9. Experience with laboratory move projects.
10. Support timeline development and execution.
11. Execute equipment move plan in alignment with construction schedule.
12. Clean and prep labs and equipment for move and inventory management.
13. Understand requirements for lab equipment.

Additional Information

Sequoia offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and company paid life-insurance.

Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.

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